This white paper explores the growing security risks associated with contractors, vendors, partners, and non-human identities. It highlights that non-employees now represent a significant portion of enterprise identities, yet most organizations lack structured lifecycle governance. Manual onboarding and offboarding processes, disconnected systems, and unclear ownership create vulnerabilities that attackers exploit. The paper distinguishes identity from access and stresses the need for a centralized identity authority. By implementing automated lifecycle management, delegated administration, and risk-based identity controls, organizations can reduce third-party risk, improve audit outcomes, and secure complex blended workforces.

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